Manager, PMO

Description

• Assure adequate project process steering and project control (steering groups in place for each project)
• Ensure project portfolio maintenance (is PMO related, list of running projects to be kept clean etc.)
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.
• Maintain harmonized and documented project management process for Solutions projects.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to resources
• Implement R&D process tailoring for projects when necessary.
• Maintain regional project manager team collaboration infrastructure (e.g. IMS, Intranet sites, MOMs, actions log, etc.)
• Establish and operate the regional process work groups to develop and share project manager best practices
• Establish and maintain monthly project dashboard with key KPIs and project summary overview
• Support escalations
• Provide mentoring and coaching for project managers as needed.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Manager/Program Manager with at least 75% time devoted to hardware product development and implementation activities
• Expected Travel: Up to 25%
• Ability to design and deliver data-driven reporting and analytics (dashboards, KPIs) to support executive decision-making.
• Excellent change management skills. Ability to accept change and respond to setbacks with minimal disruptions.
• Excellent leadership qualities and the ability to make decisions without perfect information.
• Experience working with peers internationally
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership role desired.
• 5 years PMO experience
• Proven expertise in project portfolio management, capacity planning, budgeting, and revenue/variance reporting.
• Solid experience in risk management, project dependencies, escalation handling, and change control methodologies.
• Ability to positively influence others without direct authority in efforts to move assigned projects forward.
• Experience developing and employing project management artifact standards and best practices (SOW, Task Estimation Plan, Project Proposal, Project Plan, Budget/Variance Report, Status Report, Test Plan, etc.)
• Ability to work efficiently within a matrix management organization.
• Demonstrated strength in mentoring, coaching, and developing project managers to build organizational capability.
• BS, Engineering required. MS, Engineering preferred
• Personal Protection Equipment/Other OHSAS-18001 Safety Requirements: Ensure the continued efforts and assist in achieving annual goals of health, safety, and environmental policies. Must be current with available OSHA/Safety Training provided by the Company. If required, must be able to work while wearing safety equipment such as hard hats, work boats, gloves, hearing protection, and others.
• Certified Project Management Professional, Six Sigma, CMMI desired
• Strong knowledge of PMO frameworks and methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, Hybrid) and Product Development Life Cycle phases.
• Physical Requirements: Typical office setting. Required to stand; walk; crouch; or handle objects. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to sit and view computer screen for long periods of time. The ability to see, hear, & speak in English. Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, Smartsheet) and operational use of the MS Office Suite.

Benefits

• Working Conditions: Typical indoor office environment with the majority of time spent sitting and working on a computer using keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Occasional use of other devices such as: phone, copier/printer/fax, etc.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance